Bhuban Badyakar
Bhuban Badyakar | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1 May 1971 Kuralguri gram, Birbhum, West Bengal India |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Bhuban Badyakar (born 1 May 1971) is an Indian singer and street vendor who rose to fame in 2022 for his song Kacha Badam (song). [1] [2] [3] The song, which is a traditional Bengali folk song about roasted almonds, went viral on social media and quickly became a global hit.
Early life and career
Badyakar was born in 1971 in the village of Kuralguri in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. He began selling roasted almonds on the streets of his village when he was a young man. In order to attract customers, he would sing the "Kacha Badam"[4] song as he walked down the street.
Viral fame
In February 2022, a video of Badyakar singing "Kacha Badam"[5] was shared on social media. The video quickly went viral, and Badyakar became an overnight sensation. He was invited to appear on television shows and perform at concerts all over India.
Success and challenges
Badyakar's success has been a mixed blessing. On the one hand, he has been able to earn a good living from his music. He has also been able to use his fame to raise awareness about poverty and social inequality in India.
On the other hand, Badyakar has also faced some challenges. He has been accused of plagiarism by some people, who claim that he stole the melody of "Kacha Badam" from another song. He has also been the target of extortionists, who have demanded money from him in exchange for not harming his family.
Discography
| Year | Song Title | Artist(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kacha Badam | Bhuban Badyakar | Single | [6] |
| 2022 | Badam 2.0 | Bhuban Badyakar | Single | [7] |
| 2022 | Badam Beche Khai | Bhuban Badyakar | Single | |
| 2021 | Badam Officia | Bhuban Badyakar | Single |
References
- ↑ "Kacha Badam' singer Bhuban Badyakar". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Apr 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
- ↑ "'Kacha Badam' Singer Bhban Badyakar Can't Sing his Own Songs Because Of Copyright Issues". outlookindia.com. Mar 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ↑ "Kacha Badam Fame Singer Bhuban Badyakar Struggling For Survival, Says 'I Was Cheated'". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ↑ "'Kacha Badam' singer's copyright stolen". thedailystar.net. Mar 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ↑ "Meet Bhuban Badyakar: The 'kacha badam' route to stardom sees peanut seller turn songster". newindianexpress.com. Mar 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ↑ "Kacha Badam singer Bhuban Badyakar set to launch new album. Details here". indiatoday.in. 2020-06-07. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
- ↑ "Watch: 'Kacha Badam' fame Bhuban Badyakar explains his accident through a new song". tribuneindia.com. 2020-06-07. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
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